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Plato launches income-focused LIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... receive one option for every share issued under the offer. Plato managing director Don Hamson said the LIC satisfied retirees seeking a specialist, high-yield equities strategy to complement traditional streams of income like cash and fixed income. "PL8 ...

Forward thinking must underpin advice: Vanguard

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... 7%, and 29% expecting five to 6%. Dr Don Hamson, Managing Director of Plato, said the results highlight that Australian retirees still expect a high level of income from their portfolios, but are concerned about achieving this in the current economic ...

Omega unveils equity income fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... volatility of the underlying share market. "We are on track for an April hard launch. The regular income needs of Australian retirees, who want less worry about their capital and the opportunity for longer-term growth in their retirement savings is the ...

AMP introduces pension calculator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... annually. The retirement savings will be invested via the MyNorth Retirement Fund which has been designed specifically for retirees to provide stable income that will grow above inflation, and was recently awarded 'Best new functionality: range of retirement ...

More firepower in Challenger play

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... between the distribution side and making sure we've got a good breadth of products which address the needs of Australian retirees," Benari said. Challenger's half-year results were headlined by three major distribution announcements - an annuities partnership ...

Super must continue excellence path: O'Dwyer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... Further, O'Dwyer described the new professional standards legislation as the government's means of ensuring that future retirees have access to the highest quality financial advice possible and fostering trust and confidence in the industry. "Access ...

Challenger hails major retirement partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
... results, Challenger is partnering with an international investment manager to develop a global bond product for Australian retirees. The new partnership with Standard Life Investments will see the latter develop a Challenger-branded product, and represents ...

Former Suncorp executive joins ME Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... in 2011 and down from the corresponding figure of 38% 12 months ago," Oughton said. However, the financial comfort of retirees has grown by 8% to 6.23 out of 10, attributable to pending super reforms and pension changes not being applicable to the majority ...

Banks flag adviser transparency in customer program

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... of. " "For example, banks have a range of low cost and fee-free products and services to suit low income earners and retirees. Banks offer financial hardship support programs to help their customers through tough times. Banks also provide protection ...

Industry funds blame ATO for super underpayment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2017
... reduced." Linden warned that lower balances, an average of $35,000 shortfall in workers' retirement savings, will force more retirees to rely on a government pension. In their submission to the Senate economics committee, the ATO questioned ISA's claim ...